Llanos,Joaquin vs. Cabrera,Melian - Torneo IRT Asociacion Italiana 2025 1-0
In the game between Llanos,Joaquin (white) and Cabrera,Melian (black), played on 2025.03.08 in the Torneo IRT Asociacion Italiana 2025 event, white's move Qd5+ is a curious choice that has raised some questions. By playing this move, white seems to have missed an opportunity to create a strong threat, instead opting for a less aggressive approach that could be seen as ignoring superior chances. This decision also means missing the chance to reveal an attack on a piece, which would have been a more effective way to put pressure on black's position.
Moreover, this move forces Cabrera to respond, gaining white a tempo advantage in the process. However, it also means that white is passing up the opportunity to defend an unprotected piece that could be vulnerable to attack. Despite this, Qd5+ does manage to defend the attacked piece, which is now better positioned and more secure.
Furthermore, by playing Qd5+, white misses out on the chance to develop a piece in a more strategic way, instead opting for a less coordinated approach. Nevertheless, the move does have the benefit of developing the queen, allowing her to participate in active play moving forward.
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[Date "2025.03.08"]